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TOMTAR MR-S/MR-LG user manual / version 2.0.0 EN
07 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
07 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using the wheelchair, always ob-
serve the following safety information to
prevent falls, hazardous situations and
damage to the wheelchair:
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Before using the wheelchair for the first
time, practice moving on level, clearly
laid out terrain. Intensively familiarise
yourself with its braking and acceleration
behaviour when moving straight ahead
and on cornering. An accompanying
person is recommended.
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Never leave children or adolescents
in the wheelchair without supervision.
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Always lock the brake before you sit
down or get up from the wheelchair.
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Never use the wheelchair under the
influence of alcohol or other substances
which influence attentiveness or physical
and mental receptiveness.
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Please note that the risk of tipping can
increase if the balance is shifted due to
bodily movements or placing loads on
the wheelchair. Adjusting the wheelchair
settings to their extremes increases the
risk.
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With an incline / slope of more than 10°
there is an increased risk of tipping
backwards or forwards, DIETZ recom-
mends using anti-tipping supports.
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Anti-tip supports must be used for
wheelchair configurations that are prone
to tipping even on gradients/inclines of
less that 10°. They must be properly
mounted.
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The use of ramps is essential for any
obstacles.
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If they cannot be bypassed, ruts,
rails or similar obstacles must always
be crossed at right angles (90°).
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Do not propel your wheelchair
forward against kerbs, edges or other
obstacles without braking.
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Do not jump from obstacles (edges, steps
etc.) while sitting in the wheelchair.
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Do not stand on the foot plates or
footboard while getting up or sitting
down.
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Observe the road traffic regulations
when moving in road traffic.
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Wherever possible, wear light,
eye-catching clothing. You will then be
seen more easily by other road users.
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Avoid exposing the wheelchair to direct
sunlight / low temperatures for long
periods of time, as parts of the product (eg
frames, footrests, brakes and side panels)
may become very hot (> 41° C) or very
cold (<0°) and may cause skin injuries.
SAFETY INFORMATION & DRIVING RESTRICTIONS
